Paul Thwaite

Paul is Group Chief Executive of NatWest Group and a Manchester alumnus.   

Prior to becoming Group CEO, he was Chief Executive of the bank’s Commercial and Institutional (C&I) business, bringing together the teams that support NatWest’s business customers, ranging from entrepreneurs and start-ups through to multinationals and financial institutions.  

Paul brings strong UK and international career expertise in strategic and cultural transformation, scale leadership, risk management, and a sharp focus on customer experience.    

Throughout his executive and non-executive career, he has taken an active role in promoting talent and building and leading inclusive teams across multiple regions, geographies and disciplines to deliver performance for customers and wider stakeholders.